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Elena Kagan's sexual orientation has been a topic of much debate and little factual information. Harvard Law Review named Kagan as a lesbian, but she has never made a public statement about her status, nor has her private life been open to scrutiny.
In a May 11, 2010 interview in Politico, Kagan's former law school roommate, Sarah Walzer, told journalist Ben Smith that Kagan is definitely a heterosexual. According to Walzer, "I've known her for most of her adult life and I know she's straight.... She's dated men when we were in law school, we talked about men - who in our class was cute, who she would like to date, all of those things. She definitely dated when she was in DC after law school, when she was in Chicago - and she just didn't find the right person."
Other friends and classmates confirmed Walzer's testimony.
Apparently, rumors about Kagan's sexual orientation had been circulating on gay blogs for months before a conservative CBS News site blogger reported the information as fact.
While those familiar with the Supreme Court nominee's personal life have been emphatic about Kagan's sexual orientation, they have also expressed concern about offending gay friends by implying there is anything wrong with being a lesbian. Either way, Kagan's private life and orientation are irrelevant to her ability to perform as Solicitor General or as a Supreme Court justice.
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Who nominated Elena Kegan to the supreme court?
President Barack Obama nominted Elena Kegan to the Supreme Court on May 10,2010. She was sworn in on August 7,2010.
What is an example of the presidential appointment of supreme court justices?
Elena Kagan - Appointed by president Obama.
Which US Supreme Court justices are not married?
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan are the only unmarried justices on the current Court (as of September 23, 2010). Justice David Souter, whom Sotomayor succeeded on the bench in 2009, was also unmarried.
Does a Supreme Court Justice have to be a male?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan are current Supreme Court justices. They are women. Sandra Day O'Connor is a former Supreme Court justice. She is also a woman. There are no constitutional qualifications for Supreme Court Justices. No age requirement, education requirement, or even a citizenship requirement. Never mind a protected class.
Who is the newest Supreme Court Justice and in which city did the justice grow up?
Justice Elena Kagan joined the US Supreme Court in August 2010, and is currently the newest member. She grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City, NY.
